Chapter 13
Chapter Thirteen
Caden
I couldn’t believe I had seen her. I’d done nothing but think about her since yesterday. I didn’t know why I had this burning desire for her. The thought that she would be with other men paralyzed me. I wanted her body all to myself. She was the perfect woman for me when I needed to be sexually fulfilled. An escort, no strings, no commitment, and no love. Only sex. I found myself becoming possessive of her, and come tonight, if she agreed to what I proposed, it would be a win/win for both of us. She’d agree. I wasn’t worried. She couldn’t turn me down. She wouldn’t. She was a successful businesswoman; all successful people know a good business proposition when presented with one.
After I left the office, I picked up some Thai food for us and headed home. It was six forty-five, and she’d be arriving in fifteen minutes. I went upstairs, changed into more comfortable clothing, and set the table. As I was pouring myself a drink, the lobby buzzed me.
“Yes, Carson?”
“There is a woman down here named Brielle to see you, sir.”
“I was expecting her. Send her up.”
I stood before the elevator and waited for it to come up. When the doors opened, she looked as sexy as ever.
“Thanks for coming.”
“No problem,” she spoke as she stepped into the foyer. “What did you want to discuss?”
“We can talk about that over dinner. I picked up some Thai food. I hope you like Thai.”
“I do.” She smiled.
I led her into the dining room, where the food was waiting for us. I pulled out the chair for her and then offered her a drink.
“Wine?” I asked.
“Sure. Chardonnay if you have any.”
“Of course.”
I set her wine glass in front of her and then took the seat across.
“So, what’s this all about, Caden?”
“I have a business proposition for you.”
“What kind of business proposition?” Her eyes slowly narrowed.
“I want you exclusively to myself. Just for sex, of course.”
“Excuse me?” She cocked her head.
“I want to be your only client, and I’m willing to pay you very well just to be that.”
“So basically, you’re saying you want to buy me.”
“Well, sort of. Listen, Brielle, I enjoyed our night together. I have needs, and to be honest, having sex with multiple women is getting boring. There’s always some complication with them.”
“What kinds of complications are you referring to?”
“They get attached quickly or want more, and it gets ugly. I’m a very busy man, and I don’t have time for that in my life. I will pay you seventy-five thousand dollars monthly for the next six months as a trial. Maybe we can extend it if all goes well, and you must be available whenever I call. You don’t have to give me an answer right now. Take some time and think about it.”
“You’re serious, aren’t you?”
“If I weren’t, you wouldn’t be here. You’d get the money, dinners, maybe a Broadway play here and there, and a few trips out of the deal.”
“And I would only be exclusive to you?”
“Yes. You would be prohibited from seeing other clients for six months. Which I think is a good deal. Not only would you be getting paid to be with me, but you wouldn’t have to deal with all those other men.”
“Eighty-five thousand,” she spoke. “Especially if there’s travel involved.”
I sat there, picked up my drink, and narrowed my eyes at her.
“I think seventy-five thousand is more than a fair price, but I’ll meet you halfway. Eighty thousand.”
“Money is nothing to you, is it?”
“Not really. I have way too much of it and have to spend it somewhere. I might as well spend it on a beautiful woman who would meet my needs without the drama. It’s a win/win for both of us.”
“You have yourself a deal, Mr. Chamberlain.” She smiled as she extended her hand across the table.
“Excellent. I will have a contract drawn up for both of us to sign.”
“A contract?”
“Yes. This is a business arrangement.”
“Okay, then. When would you like to start our business arrangement?”
“Now.” I grinned as I got up, walked over to her, and held her hand.
She climbed out of my bed and slipped back into her clothes. This deal was going to be perfect.
“I’ll have the contract drawn up tomorrow, and as soon as you sign it, I’ll write you a check. Then, you’ll receive a monthly check on the first of every month. It’ll be for services rendered as a marketing consultant.”
“Sounds good.” She smiled as she sat on the edge of the bed and put on her shoes.
My phone rang, and when I picked it up, it was my brother calling.
“I have to take this. You can see yourself out. I’ll be in touch,” I said as I climbed out of bed and entered the kitchen.
“Hey, Kyle.”
“Are you home?”
“Yeah, I’m here. Why?”
“I’m in the lobby. I need to talk to you.”
“Sure. Come on up.”
When I left the kitchen, I saw her walking towards the elevator.
“Have a good night, Caden. Oh, by the way,” she stopped, “since we’re going to be doing this, let me give you my personal number. I gave you my business number, which I won’t need for the next six months.”
I pulled her up in my contacts, erased the number she gave me, and typed in the new one. Walking over to her, I brushed my lips against hers.
“Enjoy the rest of your evening,” I spoke.
“You too.” She smiled.
The elevator doors opened, and Kyle was standing there.
“Oh. I didn’t know you had company,” he said as he stepped out.
“Brielle, this is my brother Kyle. Kyle, this is Brielle. She was just leaving.”
“It’s nice to meet you, Brielle.”
“You as well, Kyle.” They shook hands.
She stepped into the elevator, and my brother glared at me as soon as the doors shut.
“What?”
“Is that?—”
“Yes. That’s the escort I was telling you about. I offered her a business proposition, and she accepted.”
“What kind of business proposition?” he asked as he followed me into the living room.
“For the next six months, she’s all mine. I will be her only client.”
“And how much is that costing you?”
“It doesn’t matter, bro. She’s worth it, and there won’t be any complications.”
“You’ve done some pretty dumb shit in your life, Caden, but I must say, this really takes the cake. I can’t believe you’re paying an escort for the next six months for sex.”
“It’s not just for sex. It’s also for companionship. I do get lonely sometimes, you know.”
“That’s your choice. It doesn’t have to be that way.”
“Yes, it does, and you know it. With Brielle, I don’t have to worry about all the bullshit that comes with women wanting more. I’m in control of her, and she’s getting paid not to give me any hassles or fall in love with me. This is purely a business deal. She can continue living a good life, and I get my needs met.”
“I will say I can’t wait to see how this plays out.”
“It’ll play out fine.” I handed him a drink.